Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain

Primary Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies for agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products, mechanization services, inventory management, and logistics.

- Drive category management, supplier segmentation, and sourcing plans aligned with organizational objectives.

- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP cycles, supplier qualification, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract management to secure the best commercial and service outcomes.

- Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure products and services meet required specifications and compliance standards.

- Manage supplier performance through KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, regulatory, and corporate procurement standards.

- Implement and oversee digital procurement tools and analytics platforms for spend visibility and performance tracking.

- Collaborate closely with internal teams-operations, finance, agronomy, legal, and compliance-to ensure aligned sourcing decisions.

- Optimize inventory levels, logistics operations, and downstream distribution to partners and customers.

- Lead supply chain risk assessment, mitigation planning, and preventive measures.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).

- 5-7 years of procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 3+ years in agriculture or agribusiness.

- Experience working with international or multinational environments.

- Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance governance.

- Hands-on experience with ERP and e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle.

- Proficiency in procurement analytics and data-driven decision-making.

- Knowledge of QA/QC and regulatory compliance within agricultural supply chains.

- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Core Competencies:

- Strategic sourcing & supplier management

- Cost optimization & total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

- Contract & risk management

- Data analytics & digital procurement systems

- Regulatory & ethical compliance

- Leadership & cross-functional collaboration

Skills: Sourcing | Agriculture | Procurement | Supply Chain